The Stairway in the Woods

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The mossy stairs wind up the hill,
Their purpose lost, their destination unclear.
The trees stand tall and silent,
Witnessed to stories both happy and dire.

　The chains, once strong, now hang loose,
　A reminder of a time when the path was well-worn.
　Now, nature reclaims what is hers,
　The stairs swallowed by the verdant green.

Who built this path? Where did it lead?
These are questions that the woods keep close.
But the stairs themselves hold a certain magic,
A promise of adventure, a chance to explore.

　So next time you find yourself in the woods,
　Keep an eye out for a hidden stairway.
　It may just lead you to a place you never knew existed,
　A place of wonder and discovery.

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